Rochers de Naye Antenne

Rochers de Naye Antenne sits high at about 2,040 m, facing northeast through south, and it's worth knowing before making the trip: this particular launch point is used mainly by hang gliders, and paraglider pilots visiting the area typically launch from the nearby Jaman site instead. Getting up to Rochers de Naye is genuinely scenic either way — the cogwheel train from Montreux runs right up the mountain, no driving or hiking required. Landing for flights from this area is down at Villeneuve, on the shore of Lake Geneva. It's a striking piece of terrain above the lake, but a paraglider pilot's practical takeaway is simple: enjoy the train ride and the view, then launch from Jaman rather than the antenna site itself.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Rochers de Naye Antenne, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Rochers de Naye Antenne with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.